MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front OSF shock rubbing against inner arch
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
corrosion to both rear outer sill areas but not excessive
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear could not test seatbelt as child seat installed
could not test n/s rear seat belt as child seat installed
Rear silencer temp repair on mounting
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
The exhaust rear box is suspended on wire but is secure at time of test
The n/s rear tyre has surface cracking (ageing)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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AO08 VWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 2008 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 70,413 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 VWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AO08 VWV is a 2008 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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